Econsultation to Hematologists from Primary Care: An Assessment of Content and Patient Impact

Discussion: Despite lack of in-person evaluation, eConsultants were able to resolve the majority of cases encountered during the study period. In those cases that resulted in a hematology visit, the eConsultant often recommended the appropriate pre-visit workup by the PCP, improving the initial hematology visit. Further, our results demonstrate that eConsults increase patient access to timely specialty input while reducing unnecessary face-to-face visits. These findings elucidate potential topics for further provider education, as well as support the continued development and refinement of eConsult programs in health systems across the country.DisclosuresDowdell: AAMC: Honoraria.

Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Leslie, M., Park, S. R., Wang, J., Davidson, K. M., Dowdell, K. Tags: 903. Outcomes Research-Non-Malignant Hematology: Poster I Source Type: research